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Comment: Google Pixel’s astrophotography time-lapses were the best surprise during the Northern Lights
Over the weekend the Northern Lights – aurora borealis – were visible from huge portions of the globe, including my own home in North Carolina. I never imagined I’d be able to capture photos of the Northern Lights from my own backyard, but an even better surprise were the time-lapses my Google Pixel 8 Pro captured.
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Google’s work on letting you edit an RCS chat continues with some Messages users on Android already seeing this capability. This would bring Google Messages inline with other modern messaging services.
Expand Expanding CloseWill Google I/O provide any hope for websites dying in Search?
Google Search is effectively a bridge between users and content on the web nowadays, but volatility in Search has led to many smaller websites seeing steep dropoffs. As Google I/O approaches, will anything at the event provide a ray of hope?
Expand Expanding CloseAre you subscribed to Google One AI Premium for Gemini?
Back in February, Google One AI Premium launched as the way to access Gemini Advanced and Gemini for Workspace. As we head into I/O 2024, are you paying for Gemini?
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet dropping support for old Android & Wear OS versions
Starting next month, Google is increasing the minimum OS version for Wallet on Android devices and Wear OS with security cited as the reason.
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How to take pictures of the Northern Lights with Google Pixel and other Android phones
The biggest geomagnetic storm in over 20 years is hitting the Earth this weekend, and it’s leading to the Northern Lights being visible in huge portions of the Northern hemisphere. Here’s how to take a picture of the Northern Lights using a Google Pixel smartphone or other Android devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle now designs Pixel phones with case use in mind
Last October, Google boldly stated that the “Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are the most beautiful phones we’ve ever made.” An interview with Google’s director of Industrial Design, who made that proclamation, reveals some interesting details about the Pixel process.
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Apple reportedly still in talks to use Gemini for iPhone AI features as OpenAI deal looms
Apple is expected to be using a third party to power some upcoming AI features on the iPhone, with Google Gemini reportedly being a contender. But, apparently, that deal is still not closed, but one with OpenAI is nearly ready.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 009: Pixel 8a + Google I/O 2024 preview
Welcome to the ninth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk about going hands-on with the Pixel 8a and preview Google I/O 2024.
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Chromebooks may soon offer Spatial Audio
Google is working to bring Spatial Audio to Chromebooks, enabling a more immersive listening experience.
Expand Expanding CloseCircle to Search is now available on the Pixel Tablet [U]
Following the Pixel Fold last month, Circle to Search is now starting to roll out on the Pixel Tablet.
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Android game and app deals: Kingdom Rush Vengeance, World Cruise Story, and more
Your Friday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to go down below the fold. On your way down, scope out these offers on the Hisense 100-inch 144Hz U8 Google Smart TV as well as Samsung’s super-sized Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, and you can also take advantage of this Buy One Get One FREE offer on Galaxy Watch 6. Today’s app deals feature titles like Kingdom Rush Vengeance, World Cruise Story, No Place for Bravery, Bagatur Chess Engine, and more. Head below for a closer look at all of Friday’s best deals on Android games and apps.
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OpenAI confirms May 13 event for ‘some ChatGPT and GPT-4 updates’
Following a report that the company plans to launch a Google Search competitor next week, OpenAI has just confirmed a May 13 event for new “ChatGPT and GPT-4” updates.
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OpenAI gives an impressive non-answer when asked if Sora was trained on YouTube videos
OpenAI’s impressive video AI, Sora, caught the world by storm earlier this year, but the company still won’t admit whether or not videos from YouTube were used to train the AI model.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s end goal for Pixel repair is not requiring special tools
Pixel repairability was the topic of this week’s Made by Google podcast, with some interesting insight into the design process and where repair is going in the future.
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Report: T-Mobile and Verizon are effectively buying out US Cellular’s network
The cellular market in the US may be shrinking again, as Verizon and T-Mobile are reportedly aiming to buy out US Cellular.
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Deals: Galaxy Watch 6 Buy One Get One FREE, Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra $380 off, and more
Friday is here, but before we all head into the weekend let’s save some cash. Samsung is now offering two Galaxy Watch 6 wearables for the price of one – that’s two for $300 and you can configure both however you like. And if you’re looking to go big, the giant Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is now $380 off alongside a much larger 100-inch Hisense Google TV with up to $1,700 in savings. Head below for a closer look at today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart confirms its new ‘Pro’ Google TV box will be fully available ‘this month’
It’s no secret that Walmart is launching a new Google TV streaming box, but the company has now, finally, confirmed its launch plans for the Onn Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseSingle-line Google Messages text field starts rolling out
As we enabled in April, Google Messages is redesigning the compose/text field in Messages to return to a single line. It follows Messages widely rolling out the audio recorder redesign and Selfie GIFs this week.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps makes it easier to find EV charging stations and see specific roads
Google Maps is picking up a couple of useful new tricks, at least on Android, that make it easier to find EV charging stations as well as seeing the entirety of a road.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is practically giving away Pixel Tablets for free with iPad trade-ins
Google is currently offering an insane deal that could net you a Pixel Tablet for a little as $0 with an eligible iPad trade-in.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S21 and Flip 3 get Chat Assist, Fold 3 won’t get additional AI features after all
Samsung’s Galaxy AI features are coming to the Galaxy S21 series and other 2021 devices after all, but not in any of the ways we previously expected.
Expand Expanding CloseOura Ring brings unique cardiovascular health suite, bolstering app’s tracking ability
The Oura app has done a fine job of bringing surrounding data to basic health tracking, giving the user a well-rounded understanding of their health. The Oura Ring adds to that by bringing a cardiovascular age tool and a new cardio capacity reading.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung officially launches One UI 6.1 on Galaxy S22, Fold 4, Flip 4 in US and globally
After launching in Korea recently, Samsung has officially announced that its AI-adding One UI 6.1 update is now available to Galaxy S22, Fold 4, and Flip 4 devices in the US and around the globe.
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